Whose Your Sugar Daddy?
Apr 23rd 2009
Rachel GibsonOn Writing!
Have you ever wondered what you’d do for money? On Easter, my daughter’s girlfriend’s son ate a worm for two buck. I’ve seen people eat roaches and pig penises for fifty grand or for something far less worth it, a shot at love with Tila Tequila. Personally, I don’t think I could eat a worm or a roach or a pig penis for any amount of money. Once I saw a man eat a grasshopper and I’m still traumatized.
In my book, True Love And Other Disasters, the heroine, Faith Duffy, marries a man fifty-one years older than herself. He’s a billionaire who offers her a million dollars for every year that she stays married to him. When he dies five years later, he leaves her not only the millions, but his NHL hockey team, too. Suddenly she owns twenty-four hot, buff, hockey players. Of course the hero of the book, team captain Ty Savage, isn’t happy to find himself suddenly owned by a trophy wife.
Would you marry a sugar daddy? How much would be enough to marry say . . . J. Howard Marshall? If you wouldn’t marry for money, what would you do for a million bucks? On the flip side, is there something that you would never do. Not even for money. Me, I would never eat a grasshopper or sky dive. And I would never be caught dead in a pair of Crocs.
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59 Responses to “Whose Your Sugar Daddy?”
pri.r. on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:41 am #
1. i would never marry a sugar daddy….because frankly…i don’t think i’d ever be delusional enough to be attracted to one. harsh i know …but c’mon be realistic people, this question did remind me of this Australian model Kristy Hinze(28) who recently got engaged or married to Jim Clark (64), she said in an article once that she hates when people accuse her of being a gold digger, now fair go, she might not be one…but … he’s SIXTY FOUR, he’s not the best looking man alive, and he’s loaded and you’re a 28 yr old model, who let’s face it, may have to stop her career in another 6yrs if she ages well… forgive us kristy if we jump to conclusions. it really makes me wonder what these women who marry incredibly rich, incredibly old men really find in their respective partners… is it the drool? is it the stories of ‘back in the day’? … what is it that captures their hearts and makes them make that gigantc leap into marriage?
2. who is J Howard marshall??… i’ll google him. oooh… ok no i would not marry him for all the reasons listed above.
3. i would…. bunjee jump for a million bucks…. and ok maybe that’s not THAT scary but i’m REALLY REALLY afraid of heights.
Cail on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:06 am #
i wouldn’t marry someone I didn’t love. Too much of a legal binding agreement.
I’d probably do some challenging stuff but i’d rather win it by sitting on my butt with a lotto ticket.
Rachel, aside from the traditional croc selection, they actually make some really cute flats that are the most comfortable things i’ve ever put on my feet. and they don’t make you look like an idiot.
Ayse on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:14 am #
I’ve always liked younger men and am generally more attracted to blue collar guys. Can’t buy my love
I love shows like fear factor. I would do the stunts, but the gross food never. I once saw a show on MTV that got a guy to swallow toe nail clippings. It was gross enough just seeing that. You think pig penis is bad… I saw a show where they had to eat horse penis… ick!
Margaret on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:23 am #
At my age I think marrying an old sugar daddy would be a good thing. Someone between 70-75 would work. LOL
It definitely wouldn’t be J. Howard as he’s been dead for years. So has his trophy wife, Anna Nicole Smith. The pictures of the two of them give me the creeps. Eww. I wonder if she ever got naked for him? Maybe that’s why she got into drugs? I’m sure the good folks of Mexia, TX haven’t put a statue of her in the town square.
Rachel, I also said I’d never wear crocs. Last year, I bought some faux crocs at Walmart for $5. Holy smokes but those babies are comfortable! I didn’t want winter to come and have to start wearing tennis shoes again. Winter came. I put on socks with the faux crocs. A couple of months ago, I ordered the real deal crocs with my Cowboys name/emblem on them. And the cutest pair of red sandals I’ve had in some time. I love the little nubbies inside the sandals that massage my soles when I wear them. Ahh. I don’t care if people think I look like an idiot in my Cowboy crocs (pfftt Cail LOL). They are so comfie and I don’t worry about falling nearly as much as in any other shoes. A big concern of mine in the past couple of years.
Margaret on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:30 am #
Oh yeah. In spite of my love for food, I wouldn’t eat insects voluntarily. Or pig penises. Or Rocky Mountain oysters. urk!
Heck, I live in Amish country where they eat things like pig stomach and think it’s a delicacy. I’ll take their word on that. I know scrapple is harmless but it looks gross and I took a pass on that. Sweetbreads? Uh, no thank you. Chittlins? A Southern food you may have with my blessing.
I was in rural Mexico once where we were served fish head soup. With head and eyeballs rolling around in it. Enough to make a body anorexic. I can’t remember what I did, but it wasn’t to ask someone to pass the crackers.
I think I’ll hold off on breakfast until my stomach settles. LOL
nancyg on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:32 am #
I married for love, plain & simple. He’s a bit older (6 yrs), but just enough that me make fun of each other’s iPod playlists. We didn’t have much starting out, but it’s been a fun 16-years together (so far) building our life. Plus, with all that money it would be a big temptation to spoil your kids, no matter your intentions.
A friend of ours’ husband bought their 2-year old son a Hummer golf cart for Christmas and built a special add-on garage addition to house it, stuff like that.
Getting to travel together would be awesome, esp. with no $$ limits.
I’ve been bribed $1K to jump into a swimming pool during a wedding reception in my bridesmaid dress. No thanks… it took too much time to get me looking good for photos (but probably would’ve made a great story!)
I’m totally acrophobic & tend to get a bit seasick. However, I do push my limits to test myself. I’ve been parasailing in Mexico & bungee jumping is on my “bucket list” (waiting for my girls to move out 1st). I could see myself on something like the Amazing Race…I love to travel & am extremely competitive.
Being 1/2 Chinese, different food doesn’t bother me. I’ve eaten things that would make y’all go squeamish.
Karen Hawkins on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:39 am #
My mother always said, “Marry for love, but loooove money!” She was kidding, of course, as my dad was your average blue collar worker, but she always made me laugh when she said it.
I’ve learned to never say never so I can’t really answer this question. I can’t think of a set of circumstances where I might do so, but hey! You never know.
Btw, do you all remember the Demi Moore/Robert Redford movie? Can’t remember the name of it, but it was an interesting study of money, pride, and love. Always thought I’d hate that movie, but when I watched it, I actually enjoyed it.
As for different food — I could probably eat various objects for money. I think. I’m not really sure until faced with them. Fish eyes floating in greasy soup might change my mind on that. Blech.
Kathy/Cookiedough on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:41 am #
20 years ago I was offered 10,000 to marry a man from Belize for a year to keep him in the country.
I thought a minute on it and said no.
MAYbe for a million I would have. I’ll never know.
As for bugs, I have eaten chocolate covered ants on a dare. wasn’t too bad.
Crocs- NO!!! I had a pretty purple pair when they first came out and my knees didn’t like it at all. I gave them away
Ayse on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:48 am #
When I was 19 a dr. offered me $100,000 for a fake marriage for a green card. Of course I said no. Drs give me the creeps.
Kristy on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:11 am #
I don’t know why I actually sat here and thought about this, but I did, so here we are. I’m the sole parent of four children. I’d marry for money. What some women crave in credit cards and shopping sprees I’d crave in security and a prenup. So there you go lol I’d be the gold digger of the group.
amy1242 on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:25 am #
As for eating strange and disgusting things, I couldn’t do it, unless I got the mind over matter thing going for me. I can’t even get myself to eat stinky cheese, so a crunchy bug with squishy stuff on the inside would be out of the question. I might TRY it for money, but with a barf bag close by.
Now, as far as marrying for money goes, I’ll NEVER marry again. Not for love or money. It’s just not worth it in my experience. Although, like KH said, never say never. Lets change that to, I can’t imagine wanting to ever marry again. I guess hope blooms eternal. *g*
amy1242 on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:29 am #
And Kristy, don’t beat yourself up about it. No one knows your situation better than you. Raising kids is hard. Lack of money makes for even more stress. As long as you’re ok with it, why should it make any difference to any of us?
nancyg on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:30 am #
Karen H:
You’re thinking of Indecent Proposal…
Kathleen A. on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:38 am #
No Crocs, no bug-eating and no sugar daddy. I also wouldn’t disrobe in front of others — although I don’t really think anyone would pay to see me do that LOL — live in a house with strangers for a month and strategize demises for them (ala Big Brother) or be transported to a remote jungle/desert/wasteland-of-some-sort and try to survive on bugs or raw meat or whatever it is they do on Survivor. No thanks. On days when my oldest daughter is acting all PMS-y, I contemplate selling her… until she smiles or giggles, or just stops scowling at me. Then she’s a keeper. Guess I’m destined to not be rich!
Pesky on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:47 am #
I would not eat anything they ate on fear factor, do anything that involved heights and being immersed in tubs of snakes or insects….ewah!!!! All in all, I’d rather earn my own money TYVM.
Claudia Dain on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:51 am #
Rachel!! That’s it. We’re soul mates. I HATE the look of Crocs. I don’t care how comfortable they’re supposed to be (and they look miserably uncomfortable), they’re too ugly to be worn.
I have spoken! LOL
I won’t do *anything* for money. Money doesn’t motivate me, never has and never will. If my parents had ever tried to pay me to get good grades, they would have been seriously disappointed.
Kristy A. on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:39 am #
Well I would wear crocs but only the ballet flat ones. The Demi Moore movie was Indescent Proposal and I would never marry or sleep with someone for money. I will never, never eat insects, animal privates, or anything else so repulsive so I guess I am destined to just try and work for my millions, or hope some long lost relative will find me and like me so much they leave it all to me.
Julia London on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:40 am #
Hmmmm….interesting question. Depends on how much money we’re talking about. Unlike Claudia, I can definitely be motivated by money, LOL. You have to wonder about a woman who is not interested in food or money, don’t you? Anyway, I think I can safely draw the line at pig penises.
CROCS are PERFECT for CTEs.
I saw a family at the grocery store one Sunday, and they were all wearing crocs with socks. They are making an appearance in a future book. There is proper croc wear, and then there is the abuse of croc wear.
Rachel Gibson on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:48 am #
I’d marry a sugar daddy. I would. If it meant the difference between an nice life and living on the edge. I wouldn’t fool myself or him into thinking that it was strictly for love. I’d have to like him though.
And Crocs are of the devil. They’re dark sided!
rachel
Louisa Cornell on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:53 am #
I’m afraid I am with Claudia and Rachel on the Crocs ! I’m something of a shoe fanatic – all in plastic shoe boxes wrapped in tissue, labeled, but Crocs are just TOO UGLY !
I wouldn’t marry for money, BUT if a really nice handsome guy I wanted to marry HAD money I wouldn’t complain ! LOL Someone much older? No thank you! My late DH was 2 years younger than me and I find younger men VERY attractive. I do NOT want to marry someone old enough to be my father or grandfather. ICK !!
Now, I have eaten some adventurous stuff. Fried locusts, grasshoppers. Monkey brains. Snails. Haggis. Steak and kidney pie. for the right amount of money I would eat just about anything. No seafood. I’m allergic.
Since I work at Wal-Mart and am constantly broke and would love to have just enough to support myself so I can write for a living well ….. I’d skydive (haven’t done) hang glide (have) bungee jump (have) mountain climb (have) repel off a mountain or cliff (have) ski down a mountain (have) and I would probably be game for just about anything like that for a million dollars.
I love The Amazing Race and I would do that for the money in a heartbeat. Anybody need a partner who speaks 8 languages?
JudyPatooty on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:55 am #
No Crocs, no Uggs, no marrying for money. I remember when J. Howard Marshall died. His funeral was held at a mortuary about a half a block from my home and the traffic was horrendous. I kept hoping I’d spot Anna Nicole, but I never did.
I might skydive or eat some strange food, but it would have to be a WHOLE LOTTA money.
Have you ever seen that show on the Travel Channel called “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman”? Some of the stuff he eats completely grosses me out. I remember seeing some place in Japan that serves raw fish that is SO raw it’s still wiggling. Absolutely NO WAY would I eat something like that.
SheridanLA on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:57 am #
I am with you on the Crocs….ugly, tacky and they need to go away… same with Ugg(ly) boots, but that is another thread.
Marry for money… let’s say some rich old dude who I knew asked me to marry him out of convenience.. he wanted someone to take care of him, he could provide health insurance, all parties were up front about this not being a love match in the conventional sort of terms.. then yeah, I might consider it.
But that being said.. money has never been my big motivator (like Claudia) otherwise, I would have played the corporate game and been in a much more lofty and high paying position then I am now.
I’ll also take some dares just because… half the time they are funny. p.
But I won’t eat weird things.. ew.
Dorthy on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:01 am #
Would I marry a sugar daddy? I already did! LOL Not the way your thinking. LOL
I married my hubby (well of course I married my hubby else I wouldn’t be calling him my hubby. LOL any way), I call him “Sugar” and he is my kids’ “Daddy”. A- La “Sugar Daddy”
What would I do for a million bucks? Well as long as they were 4 points or more and I could shoot as many as I liked and someone else paid the taxidermy bill…oh not those bucks?
Well, I’m not sure what I’d do for a million bucks. I’m not into eating gross things, but then again gross is a relative term. I for one like Rocky Mountain Oysters, and so does my hubby and my kids. Thing I hate about them is cleaning and preparing them after a branding.
Croc’s? What are Croc’s? Are they like Cloggs?
LoriHandeland on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:04 am #
I could go for a sugar daddy on a second marriage.
I’m with Rachel–there’s no amount of money that could get me to jump out of a plane or off a cliff or even a bridge. I HATE heights. I also have a hard enough time choking down brussel sprouts. I’d never make it through a grasshopper. Or a goldfish. Shudder. That’s just nasty.
JudyPatooty on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:13 am #
I just remembered something … John Mayer (the Twitter-mad ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Anniston) said on Twitter “I want a pair of Crocs made from the same material as UGGs. They would be the most comfortable and offensive shoe ever.”
LOL!
nancyg on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:35 am #
Claudia:
Too funny! My kids aren’t bribed for grades either – have to threaten them with withholding of privileges…
Crocs? I finally broke down and got my 10-year old a pair. To my regret, she wears them out. I have to make her to back to the room & change them, saying not everything matches pink shoes.
I wanted her to have them as pool shoes, but she sneaks them on & out as often as she can…
argh!! The other 2 girls go to the online shoe stores & e-mail me links, since all 3 of us wear the same size
evlqn on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:46 am #
I’ve been to the marriage well twice and both times it was with a leaky bucket, I don’t see my luck improving. However if I would ever lose my mind and do it again I think I would like bucket #3 to be uber rich. I’ve been rich (moderately well off) and I’ve been poor. Rich really is better.
Crawly things and high places, not enough money on the planet.
Margaret on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:55 am #
I guess I’m the only reformed Croc lover around here today. Of course, I don’t have to look at my feet. I just know they are tres comfortable. Plus I’m of an age now where I can relate to the lady who wears purple.
Note to self: DO NOT wear your crocs when/if you are going to meet a sister goddess.
Rachel Gibson on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:56 am #
If I had to choose, I think it makes more sense to marry an old guy for money than a much younger guy with no money.
Claudia Dain on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:03 am #
Julia, wonder no longer. I’m a vampire. It’s not money or food with me; it’s blood. Now, don’t you feel better?
Madeline Hunter on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:10 am #
This is one of those “what does it take to buy you” questions. I mean, a million. Nah. Ten million? pause. fifty million? um.. . . . . . .
I mean, a girl has to be practical sometimes.
We have a rich old guy near us who marries young things and it is sugar daddy time over and over. He meets a pretty young woman who needs security, marries her with a prenup, then divorces her in a few years and she gets the prenup settlement and he moves on to the next. These are not models, but hard-working, putting bread on the table young women, usually single moms. I don’t judge them. If she is struggling and sees a better path for her kids, yeah, she is going to do it. I probably would too.
Now, him—- I wonder if he has noticed this is a pattern and that they all look suspiciously the same. Then again, maybe he really wants a mistress, but is attracted to young women who are too sweet and good to go for that so he marries them. Who knows.
My sister wears crocs. I hate how they look on her, but her feet are happy and so is she.
Rachel Gibson on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:12 am #
Claudia,
That explains the blood shot eyes.
Madeline Hunter on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:16 am #
Oh, and when I first read the blog post, I did not read Pig penises. Another , very similar looking letter began the first word and I was like Wow, Rachel has seen some interesting things in her day, I mean, right there in front of her someone ate. . . . . .
Madeline Hunter on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:16 am #
Just to be clear, it was my eyes, not that there was another letter there at some point.
Madeline Hunter on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:18 am #
In this day and age, I did not immediately assume I had read it wrong, either. I was thinking, well, the world really has gone all to hell now, hasn’t it? To do that in public for a measly 50 grand!
Rachel Gibson on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:20 am #
Geeeez thanks Madeline. I just spewed coffee all over my monitor. And I did see Deep Throat years ago. But who hasn’t seen that? Right?
Freshechelle on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:23 am #
I’d marry for money as long as the dude was somewhat companionable (is that a word?) because so that I could use the safety net to be able to quit my job some days.
There is no amount of money that would get me to ever wear Crocs. I have my pride. I wouldn’t marry a wealthy man I loved who wore Crocs. Guess that’s an oxymoron ‘coz I couldn’t love a man who wore Crocs.
I wouldn’t eat seafood for $ so bugs are out.
How much to marry J. Howard Marshall? Depends. Is he going to want any sort of touching? That would be the deal breaker.
Pesky on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:46 am #
Ya know…now this thing is stuck in my head and I’ve been mulling it over…and of course have refined my opinion on thinking on it… (I hate when those shades of gray seep in)
In my current conditions, with my only dependents being myself and an overly spoiled cat, and living in a country where women can earn a living, no I don’t think there is anything that could make me marry someone for their money without any emotional attachment whatsoever. However, with that said, I can see some circumstances where security might overrule the need for emotional attachment, generally if there are other people to consider than myself. If I was ever in that situation, (which I don’t forsee happening in my future), I might consider.
Until then I’m going with my family’s assessment that I am more likely to find a poor starving artist that I will marry and support in a manner to which he could become accustomed. I have also been informed that when that happens I must accept that there will be much ribbing from all family members.
Karen Hawkins on 24 Apr 2009 at 9:54 am #
Madeline … please put a warning before posts like that. I’ve already lost one computer this year and can’t afford another!
Pesky, I’m with you — if the circumstances were desperate enough and my kids were still small and counting on me to provide for them, you’d bet your heartbeat I’d do it. BUT only as a last way out measure and then only with a very specific understanding. I think it would be heartless to pretend to be in love with someone if you’re not. I don’t think that’s ethical and I wouldn’t do that.
J Perry Stone on 24 Apr 2009 at 10:03 am #
Karen said: “Btw, do you all remember the Demi Moore/Robert Redford movie? Can’t remember the name of it, but it was an interesting study of money, pride, and love. Always thought I’d hate that movie, but when I watched it, I actually enjoyed it.”
Yeah Karen, that was the movie at which my mother turned to me and said, “Hell, I’d sleep with Robert Redford for a postage stamp.”
As for what I’d do for a million bucks … I’d maybe eat some gross stuff, but it couldn’t be a live being. I can’t hurt animals. I feel physically ill and sometimes cry when I pass road-kill. I’d shave off all my hair though. I’d also take the crown off my front tooth and walk around all day–inbred style. Well it’s a million dollars, people.
Great plot, Rachel. How did you work her out of a situation people might judge her for? You’re not going to tell me, are you?
Madeline. Oy. I did the same thing.
Candis on 24 Apr 2009 at 10:05 am #
Okay Rachel, here’s a side of me you never knew. I had a Sugar Daddy when I was 21. He was 35. Nice looking and very generous. He bought me lots of things including a fur coat (yes, I still have it–keep that red paint away from me please). I had a good time with him. Eventually he went back to the wife he was separated from and I was happy about that too. It wasn’t that I was greedy in those days, just willing to take whatever anyone wanted to give. I had a good time and so did he. Then I married an idiot. What was I thinking???
What would I never do? Hmm, I would never touch a snake, including the 3 footer that slithered across my grass the other day. I would never consume massive amounts of tequila while playing Scrabble (again). And I would never let you steal my Croc rip-offs. I agree they’re butt ugly. But you know I’m a garden girl and they work great out there. Would never wear them in public though.
Rachel Gibson on 24 Apr 2009 at 10:21 am #
Candis,
I can say with absolute certainty, that your Crocs are safe from me.
J Perry– I made the heroine completely unapologetic about her life. Her attitude is, unless you’ve actually been hungry and poor, you can’t judge me.
Karen–I think marrying someone for money and pretending love is heartless. On the other hand, I think older men who want younger women aren’t looking for love. They’re looking for arm candy.
Pesky–you are a better woman than I am. I would never marry a man who was content to let me support him.
rachelg
J Perry Stone on 24 Apr 2009 at 10:24 am #
That’s perfect, Rachel. That’s exactly how she should be.
Nobody knows crap unless they’ve been in another’s shoes.
I think about what I would do for my kids if they were hungry. To feed them, I’d do anything. Absolutely anything.
Lorena on 24 Apr 2009 at 10:39 am #
See, that’s the problem with the whole sugar daddy thing…at some point, there’s probably going to be sex. And I’m sorry, closing my eyes and thinking of England isn’t going to do it for me. And I don’t make good arm candy, so just being there to be admired is probably out. But would I? Under the right circumstances, sure. I’d love to have only one 8-hour a day job (the writing one, thank you) with no worrries. But that’s really about it. As to whether ANYONE should do it (having just admitted I would LOL) — why not. There are two adults in that relationship, right? And people have issues–whether it’s poverty/security, whether it’s needing to be admired, needing to be needed, whatever…
What would I do for a million dollars? Probably nothing I wouldn’t do for free. Pretty much, the things I won’t do, there’s a reason for that! Although maybe I could get over the snake phobia for a million. You know, if someone held it really tight and I didn’t have to touch it for very long.
Samantha on 24 Apr 2009 at 11:42 am #
Crocs might look horrible but they are comfy. Comfy is all that matters when you stand on your feet all day. I admit that I buy the ones that look more like sandals because they don’t make my feet hot.
No on the sugar daddy
I am never going to be a country music fan, and I am never going to own a snake.
Sherry on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:00 pm #
I’m subscribing to the Jackie Kennedy philosophy–marry for love the first time and the second time for money. So once I kill #1, I’ll be on the hunt.
As for the crocs…permit me to share a story: A couple of years ago, I pointed to a photo of Chef Mario Batali in his awful size zillion orange crocs and white socks, asked my DH “Would you wear these?” And he responded, “Only in hot pink.” Shame on him. He should know that all bluffs are callable. I ordered them immediately. DH has worn his hot pink size 12 (They are soooo big) crocs with a variety of outfits–some expensive and formal, and some casual. He’s the kind of guy who walks into a 40 Regular suite and, at 6 feet, looks great in ALL clothing. In short, the only person in the universe who can get away with hot pink crocs as ‘funky style’ with an Italian sport jacket.
The crocs still make a scene wherever they appear. Luckily, he does not wear them with socks.
Sherry on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:01 pm #
P.S. High possibility that I bury husband #1 in the pink crocs….after I do him in.
SheridanLA on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:54 pm #
Sherry.. I think I just developed a secret crush on your husband!! I love men who pull stuff like that off. bravo!
Margaret on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:44 pm #
Excuse me while I clean the laugh tears off my glasses! Madeline, I almost had to break out the Depends when I read what you thought you read. Oh my! Now, I can’t get the visual out of my head. Thank you sooooo much!
Fresh, I don’t think you’d need to worry about old J. Howard wanting any touching. He died in 1995 at age 90. He was 89 to Anna Nicole Smith’s 26 when they married in 1994. His obituary says they were married 14 months. If you’d care to see what he looked like on his 3rd wedding day, here you go:
http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Celebrities_Gallery/20070208/425.marshall.smith.020807.jpg
Cail on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:07 pm #
all this talk of crocs made me want to go buy another pair… the kind i like are called Malindi
Nicole Jordan on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:08 pm #
LOL, Rachel. Crocs I could handle for a few hundred bucks. Bugs maybe for tens of thousands. Sugar Daddy… I first thought no way, but then Madeline mentioned the 50 million. I’d probably have to think about that one. I’ve eaten rattlesnake, though, and it’s not half bad. Would never ever eat dog or cat or horse. That’s just too close to home. It would be like eating your kids.
Janae on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:01 pm #
Um, no. I could never wear Croc because they have to be some of the ugliest shoes on the planet. They, along with Birkenstocks, are the antithesis of the 1940s peep shoes that I collect and wear. Just the thought of Crocs and Birks make me shudder. Comfortable shoes do not need to be ugly shoes. Cole Haan and Nike teamed up and have made some cute shoes that are supremely comfortable.
I couldn’t have a sugar daddy. That’s just gross.
I tried ostrich once. It was weird because even after being cooked, the meat was still kind of purple. That’s probably as extreme as I’ll go with food.
Margaret on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:03 pm #
Triple urk here. I was just perusing some celebrity photos and came across a couple featuring Will Ferrell and Bear Grylls. Will was a guest and they were filming an episode of Grylls’s show “Man vs Wild”. Here is a direct quote from the info with the pix:
“During the two-day expedition in the Swedish hinterland, Ferrell and Grylls drink their own urine and snack on reindeer eyes.”
Not enough money, gang.
Kathy/Cookiedough on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:24 pm #
blech! although my doc friend tells me urine is very sterile, just so you know.
Cail on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:46 pm #
sigh, i used to love my Birks… those were the best sandals ever.
Kathleen on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:00 pm #
I have not yet married for Love, but I may just marry for companionship. And if he has a hockey tema, baseball team or Football team. Well that would just be a real perk!!!!!
Janae on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:53 pm #
Cail, my mom still wears Birks. IDK how many pairs she owns. She swears they’re comfortable, but when I tried on a pair, I found them to be so uncomfortable.
Cindi on 26 Apr 2009 at 11:54 am #
1. Redford was probably the producer, etc. for “Indecent Proposal” so he put himself in the part – which was STUPID! The older man def needed to be the J. Howard-type to give the movie angst.
2. Crocs were on sale for 60% off recently; I looked. I picked up a pink pair in my size. I looked again, and put them back. Even for 60% off, I couldn’t do it.
3. I believe all good things come dipped in chocolate, so as long as those bugs were triple-dipped (and small), bring on the money!
Dawn on 03 May 2009 at 3:02 pm #
ok…i read the book and lovesssssssssssss it.i married late in life to a younger man,blue collar, hard working, but my ass is still poor(mostly cause of the ex) did the single mom for 10 yrs. i’d have to say…id never marry again…but secretly…yes for money…lived the hard way for 42 yrs and feel…i deserve it! time to live my life! as for crocs….ewww! i hate them…i understand they may be comfortable but hell no for my closet. i have as much love for them as much for the “duck” shoes in the 80’s….and finally i live in pa and love pig stomach but no penises or balls for me. insects yuck..you kidding me and get weak stomach from my “darling hubbys” farts. now thats love…lol